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First Official Snow of the Season!...Warmer Sunday

***Watch the Winter Forecast Monday, November 24 at 10 p.m.***

Good Saturday bloggers!  It is snowing lightly in many spots this morning, including in the metro area!  It is an exciting day for many that have eagerly awaited another winter season.  No snow accumulation is expected...but there could be some wind swept trails of snow that blow across the road or sidewalk.

Here is a picture of some of the snow pellets from Jereme Wilson of Lee's Summit.

 

Last year the first snowflakes of the season arrived on November 21.  On that day it was a little more than a trace with 0.2" recorded at KCI. 

Here is a look at the average dates of a few snow milestone moments each season for Kansas City.

  • Average 1st Trace:  November 21
  • Average 1st 1.0"+:  December 20
  • Average 1st 3.0"+:  January 7 

For the remainder of today we will see the flurries or snow showers ending this morning, then some sun will work in.  There will be sun, but another pocket of clouds could drift back over the area in the afternoon.  It will be down right cold with highs in the 30s and wind chills in the 20s for much of today.

About as quickly as this change moved in...it will leave.  By Sunday winds will be west-southwest and we will see a downsloping and warming wind.  Highs should top out in the mid to upper 50s, with a 60 here or there possible mainly west or southwest of the metro.  If mid and high clouds are thick then temps could be a few degrees cooler.  Here is the NAM forecast temperature map for Sunday at noon.

After a brief warm-up on Sunday another plunge of cold air will dive in with highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s on Monday.  We will be tracking the fast changing weather and talk more about the snow on NBC Action News HD at 5 & 10 p.m.

Jeremy

Published Saturday, November 15, 2008 8:04 AM by Jeremy WxPlus

Comments

 

Fred said:

YES!  I was so pleased to see snow flying this morning.  My two-year old stood at the window exclaiming "snow, snow" while my wife said "snow" in a less than enthusiastic tone. Winter has officially arrived in my mind, so let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Fred
November 15, 2008 8:17 AM
 

C in Raymore said:

oh bummer no snow flakes here. I sure wish we got to see some dropping.

let the flakes fall here!
November 15, 2008 8:30 AM
 

VdoManZ said:

snall snow pellets in SE Lee's SUmmit ...Jeremy check your email I setn a few pics

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Got the pics...thanks!  Will post one or two soon!

Jeremy

November 15, 2008 8:31 AM
 

mamaof3girls said:

WHAT?? I left work up north to head home and now there are snow flakes up there, that is not fair...LOL!! Nothing happening down here. I suppose when it does flake down here I will be asleep in bed. Ughhh!!!
Monica
Pleasanton, KS
November 15, 2008 8:33 AM
 

LadyBug said:

It snowing in shawnee, ks near 67th street and I-35

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Thanks for the report!

Jeremy

November 15, 2008 8:36 AM
 

Wthrlvr said:

Yea!  I yelled at my little girl that it was snowing--OK, spitting a few flakes--and she ran out in her pajamas she was so excited. She's upstairs getting her warm clothes on so she can "play in the snow"!  I told her it wouldn't be much today, but she's ok with that.   Looking forward to one she can really play in!  Janet

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Janet,

My kids can't wait to build a snowman this winter!  This is my kind of snow...it doesn't stick:)

Jeremy

November 15, 2008 8:38 AM
 

marlina10 said:

I think I slept through the snow. Darn! But it did feel good to get some zzzs.
November 15, 2008 8:45 AM
 

juba said:

Its been snowing all monring, now it look like its getting heavier. You can even see it accumulating in the grass and blowing on the street!
November 15, 2008 8:47 AM
 

LisaW said:

In the Overland Park area:
Actually, I saw snow flurries at 3:00 in the morning when I had to let my dogs out.  There was a good bit of flurries then.  If you are able to check video from the weather cam at the Nicklaus golf course in Overland Park, you should be able to see them.  I was on the trails this morning and saw a little bit this morning as well.

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I just checked out the golf cam and all I see is crazy people out golfing:)

Jeremy

November 15, 2008 8:49 AM
 

natel79 said:

No flurries north of Maryville, for a matter of fact, the clouds were clearing out pretty early this morning.  I had some flurries last weekend, but it didn't amount to much.  Those who are getting some...enjoy!

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There's a pretty good pocket of clearing just north of Kansas City.  There be some sunshine before another band of clouds moves back in.

Jeremy

November 15, 2008 9:02 AM
 

Brocksmama said:

Flurrying here at 68th Terr. and Oak in Brookside area- have a very light coating of small snow pellets on our deck- mostly on the raised surfaces.  Dog did NOT spend much time outside this morning!  I love the smell of the air when there is snow in it- very refreshing!  Dea
November 15, 2008 9:26 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

Too bad, you were not at the studio Tuesday!! I would have loved to meet you, I just have to meet you and Brett someday. But that 5pm newscast was awesome!! I got some pictures too
November 15, 2008 9:30 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

I haven't seen my 1st snowflake yet! I just got up though!! *************** Andrew, I think you got up too late to see the snow. Jeremy
November 15, 2008 9:31 AM
 

Braysmama said:

Yeah! First signs of snow! Just checked my deck and it is still has a small dusting of snow on it. Hopefully this is just a hint of what's to come this winter. :)
November 15, 2008 9:37 AM
 

weatherfreak01 said:

My deck has a snow pellets on it as does my roof (it looks frosted) and our burn piles are covered in white. To think I stayed up late last night hoping to see the first snow flakes. I finally gave up when the wind was howling and there was no moisture anywhere in the area (at least according to radar). Maybe I should have stayed up a little bit later and caught the 3 a.m. snow flurries. I enjoy watching the snow fall from the sky. Driving in it and shoveling it are another story...
Audra in Lee's Summit *************** Audra, Today's little snow was great. Enough to get in the winter spirit, but no driving headaches. Jeremy
November 15, 2008 9:52 AM
 

momof3 said:

YAY!!!!!!!!!!  I woke up here in Eastern Jackson County and there was a layer of snow pellets all over our deck and covering the roofs!  So very exciting!  I woke up all the kids and my five year old said it was a miracle!  My husband (who had to go to work outside today) was much less enthusiastic!  We are leaving for Disneyworld on the 30th and I would like to put in my request that there be no winter weather until we get back on the 6th.  I would be so sad to miss it!  Everybody stay warm and have a nice weekend! ***************** Disneyworld sounds fun! If my kids are sleeping I won't wake them up unless there is a tornado headed our way:) Sleep=quiet time. Jeremy
November 15, 2008 9:56 AM
 

weather export said:

Hey Jeremy

We didn't see our snowflakes of the season this morining so we got lucked out. Great pistures though you have taken, if it snowed here in overland park ks i would be running outside in my shouts screeming IT'S SNOWING IT'S SNOWING YA YA YA.

Brad Bryant ******************* Brad, The snow was really fine in spots...I'm guessing there were a few snowflakes by you. Probably not much though. Jeremy
November 15, 2008 10:16 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

I think that a storm should up around the 24th or so, the pattern I'm pretty sure is around 45 days, give or take.
November 15, 2008 11:15 AM
 

davidmcg said:

Didn't get any of that snow out here in the McLouth KS area.  But we have made it to 41 under a very cloudy, dark and gloomy sky.  Winds are still kicking pretty hard.
November 15, 2008 12:33 PM
 

Nick Rau said:

Last night at around 1 a.m. I did see some snowflakes mixed in with a heavy mist that we were having at the time, then I waited until almost 3 a.m. to see more but alas I had to get some sleep, but I did see a few flakes this time;)
It is amazing how we are getting so excited to what amounts to frozen sprinkles!!

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Now that the first snow is out of the way we can focus on the 'big' ones:)

Jeremy

November 15, 2008 1:01 PM
 

Nick Rau said:

With cold air aloft, the little sun there was, was "It's own Worst Enemy" and CANCELED its self out;)
November 15, 2008 1:10 PM
 

WinterTracker said:

Weather Team,
I am going to minnesota for thanksgiving to be with family. Does that week look like it will be snowy? I just want everyone to arrive safely, then I want a devastating snow storm that gets me stuck there. I guess I'm like Gary kind of, in that When I was 5 I lived in Minnesota, and now I live here. Talk about a snow defecit! Anyway, what is your insight for thanksgiving week for south-central minnesota.
November 15, 2008 1:21 PM
 

jczellar said:

We're in the Zona Rosa area and haven't seen any flakes...WAAAAAAH!

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There were some around this morning...the airport reported flurries a couple of different times.  Maybe you were outside at the wrong time.

Jeremy

November 15, 2008 1:32 PM
 

Snow Day said:

Cold and Lightly snowing here in Omaha Nebraska!
November 15, 2008 1:47 PM
 

juba said:

The first band had more snow, now just a couple flakes now and then. Will it snow more than that?
November 15, 2008 1:52 PM
 

LibertyB said:

I think I just saw little snow flurries while I was watching the Kansas- Texas game.

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Couple of tiny snow showers near Lawrence...you weren't seeing things.

Jeremy

November 15, 2008 2:15 PM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

We got a little bit of flurries, and maybe sleet/graupal !
November 15, 2008 2:30 PM
 

WinterTracker said:

Weather Team,
I am going to minnesota for thanksgiving to be with family. Does that week look like it will be snowy? I just want everyone to arrive safely, then I want a devastating snow storm that gets me stuck there. I guess I'm like Gary kind of, in that When I was 5 I lived in Minnesota, and now I live here. Talk about a snow defecit! Anyway, what is your insight for thanksgiving week for south-central minnesota.

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I saw your message earlier.  Can you ask this again in a few days?  Or do you need to know right now?  Still a little early for the forecast that entire week.

Jeremy

November 15, 2008 3:54 PM
 

LRCfan said:

It was nice to see the few flakes of snow today just to add some holiday excitement in the air,but it doesn't look like we will see any significant snow for a while. Have a good weekend and stay warm that wind was a bit brisk today.
November 15, 2008 4:50 PM
 

Dwxtracker said:

It finally started to snow here in St. Louis!! Just made my day, now we can start looking for that first accumulating snow!

David
November 15, 2008 4:59 PM
 

radman22 said:

I will take snow or even ice over what they have to put up with in S California!   With the fire, mudslides, and potential earthquake at anytime, it would be my least favorite spot to live.   A vacation is a different story :)     I dont think I could afford to live in CA anyway... looks like alot of people cant afford their houses either out there.
November 15, 2008 5:18 PM
 

Greg said:

No measurable snow will fall this month.

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I hope you are correct:)

Jeremy

November 15, 2008 7:31 PM
 

DPannell said:

Yahoooooooo the flurries missed Miami Co.  The "no snow, no snow" stomp is still working!!!! =))))  Still predicting no measureable snow for Paola until January!
--deb
November 15, 2008 8:22 PM
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